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"Justice Served: Jury Awards $13.6 Million to Survivors of Teacher’s 1980s Abuse in Landmark Case"

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Torrance, California — A jury has awarded $13.6 million to five women who were sexually assaulted by their former high school teacher in the 1980s. The verdict was reached on Monday after a four-week trial, during which jurors found that the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District failed to protect students from the abuse. The jury determined that school administrators were negligent in oversight of Garry Poe, a longtime English teacher and baseball coach at Rolling Hills High School. Evidence presented during the trial revealed that Poe groomed students so he could exploit them during … Read more

"Justice Served: Donna Adelson Found Guilty in Dan Markel Murder Case After Years of Legal Battles"

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A jury has convicted Donna Adelson, 75, of first-degree murder in the 2014 killing of Dan Markel, a prominent law professor known for his scholarship and advocacy. The case has drawn considerable public attention due to its complex family ties and the alleged involvement of Adelson’s family. Dan Markel was fatally shot in July 2014, a crime that investigators have linked to a plot orchestrated by his former in-laws. The motivation, according to law enforcement, stemmed from a desire to enable Markel’s ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, to relocate to South Florida with their … Read more

"Justice Served: Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Police Shooting Case"

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A jury in Westmoreland County has convicted Bruce Alvarado, 40, of Clairton, for shooting a police officer from Monroeville earlier this year. The incident, which left Officer Craig Huhn wounded, triggered a dramatic police chase that spanned approximately 30 miles before concluding in Allegheny Township. During the trial, prosecutors detailed how Alvarado shot the officer twice, leading to Huhn’s six-month recovery. The jury deliberated for less than two hours after nearly a week of testimony, ultimately finding Alvarado guilty on multiple charges including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and aggravated assault. The case … Read more

"Justice at Stake: Former Huntsville Dispatcher Alleges Gender and Religious Discrimination in Latest Lawsuit"

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A former dispatcher for the Huntsville Police Department has initiated a discrimination lawsuit against the city and Lieutenant Michael Danley. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, alleges gender and religious discrimination, adding another layer to ongoing concerns within the department regarding workplace treatment. Allison Ellis, who served as a part-time dispatcher, claims that her experiences at work became increasingly challenging after she announced her pregnancy in early 2024. According to court documents, Ellis learned she was expecting her third child around the same time and subsequently informed her supervisor about her condition. In … Read more